Edge of Creation: The Vallecito Badlands

Visit past environments when southern Anza-Borrego hosted varied landscapes unlike that of today. It was a restless time of crustal extension and faulting, deepening the depositional basin of the Vallecito Badlands. Spectacularly exposed sedimentary outcroppings repleat with fossil resources highlight this on-site "drive back through time". Be prepared for short adventure hikes along Arroyo Tapiado and Arroyo Seco del Diablo. Bring adequate water, lunch, and a camera. 4WD vehicles are required.

"Edge of Creation" is Part Four of the 4-part series:

Geology and Paleontology Discovery Series
Instructor: Paul Remeika

Discover the fascinating geology and paleontology of the Anza-Borrego region through this series of four driving tours with a retired ranger who spent close to thirty years studying and writing about the geologic history of this area!
All trips: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 4WD required. Bring plenty of water, lunch, and camera, and be prepared for short adventure hikes along the way.

Fee for each tour: Member $35; Non-member $45

Fee for series of all four tours: Member $120; Non-member $160